August 2018 RCMP News Archive

Red Deer RCMP have charged six people with drug trafficking after a series of targeted search warrants and drug arrests over the past month resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, GHB and fentanyl.

As a result of public assistance the Red Deer RCMP have located the black Town and Country van that was reported stolen at 6:30 a.m. on July 31. The RCMP are pleased to confirm that the body of the deceased man was located in the back of the van.

Red Deer RCMP are investigating a break-in at Parkland Mall in the early morning of August 2 in which three men in a truck smashed through the mall doors and stole two ATMs, causing significant damage within the mall.

Red Deer RCMP have charged a man with multiple offences after he was alleged to have stolen merchandise from a store while in possession of a large knife and then fled police in a stolen SUV the afternoon of August 8.

In two recent Lock It or Lose It public education campaigns, only 44% and 37% of Red Deer drivers took proper precautions to protect their vehicles from smash and grab thefts. Multiple drivers left cash, electronics and keys visible in their vehicles.

Red Deer RCMP are engaging their Youth Intervention Unit after an incident yesterday in which three children under 12 were taken into custody after allegedly causing more than $150,000 worth of damage to four modular homes at a north Red Deer business.

Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to do their research before sending personal information when applying for online job postings, and never to send cash, after receiving a report of an online job scam.

The RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit arrived in Red Deer mid-afternoon today to deal with a suspicious package that had been brought to the north Red Deer RCMP detachment; EDU destroyed the package without incident at approximately 4 pm.

Red Deer RCMP are looking for the owner of a Governor General’s Academic Medal, which police recovered as stolen property in June arrest. RCMP believe the medal is likely to have sentimental value to its owner.

Red Deer RCMP are asking for public tips as they continue to investigate a witness report on the August 11 regarding the assault and possible abduction of man; RCMP have not been able to identify the victim and wish to verify his well-being.

Red Deer RCMP, Lake Louise RCMP and Calgary Police Service have charged five people with 30 charges after a drug trafficking investigation resulted in the seizure of large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine in three different jurisdictions.

Red Deer RCMP have identified suspects and conducted a search warrant on a Michener Hill residence after a targeted shooting at a downtown apartment the morning of August 26 in which a man sustained serious injuries.

Red Deer RCMP are investigating a targeted home invasion in Anders on August 24 after three males, including two believed to be youth, forced their way into the residence of a male youth who was known to them, and robbed and assaulted him.